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U.S. Military Deployment on the Mexican Border Increases Amid Security Concerns

The Pentagon has deployed additional troops and armored vehicles to bolster security along the U.S.-Mexico border.
In a significant escalation of military presence, the Pentagon has deployed an additional 3,000 troops and armored Stryker vehicles to the U.S.-Mexico border under directives from the Trump administration.

This deployment brings the total military personnel in the region to approximately 8,000, supported by over 100 armored combat vehicles, surveillance aircraft, drones, and two naval vessels, all tasked with monitoring the border and surrounding coastal areas.

The increased military presence has raised concerns among some lawmakers and civil rights advocates, as they argue it may violate the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts federal military involvement in law enforcement activities unless expressly authorized by Congress.

Nonetheless, military personnel are permitted to patrol U.S. bases and detain individuals crossing the border unlawfully.

In April and May, the Pentagon established two National Defense Areas near the Mexican state of Chihuahua, effectively expanding existing military installations.

Elizabeth Goitein, director of the Liberty & National Security Program at a civil rights organization, expressed concern that the Pentagon's intentions may involve converting parts of the southern border into military installations, thereby granting soldiers authority over migrant apprehension — a process that is typically managed by border patrol agents.

The Trump administration defends the expanded military operations as necessary for national security, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asserting that the new areas enhance the U.S. government's ability to detect, apprehend, and pursue illegal immigrants, gang members, and potential terrorists.

Leavitt emphasized that these actions also aim to strengthen defenses against fentanyl and other dangerous drugs that impact communities throughout the United States.

Brigadier General Jeremy Winters, responsible for coordinating various law enforcement agencies at the southern border, stated, 'One illegal crossing is too many,' noting that while the current efficiency rate of border enforcement stands at 95%, it is not acceptable to compromise on the remaining 5%.

He reaffirmed that the primary mission remains operational, focusing on securing the border and protecting the nation.

Recently, Trump claimed to have pressured Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to permit U.S. military operations against drug cartels within Mexico, a request that has been firmly rejected by the Mexican leader thus far.
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